Job Description

Position: Head of Legal

Department: Legal

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement the organization's legal strategy, aligning it with the overall business objectives.
• Manage the legal function on a group level by handling various jurisdictions simultaneously.
• Provide legal advice and support to the executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor changes in the legal landscape and advise the organization on potential impacts.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Identify and assess legal risks faced by the organization.
• Advise on contract negotiations, and other business agreements to minimize legal exposure.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, client agreements, employment contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
• Ensure that contracts are legally sound and protect the organization's interests.
• Oversee legal disputes, including managing external counsel, developing litigation strategies, and representing the organization in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Work towards the resolution of disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.
• Safeguard the organization's intellectual property rights by overseeing the filing and maintenance of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
• Monitor and address any potential infringement issues.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including board meetings, shareholder communications, and regulatory filings.
• Advise on matters related to corporate structure, governance best practices, and legal compliance.
• Oversee and lead a team of legal advisors to ensure efficient and diligent task execution, consistently meeting all deadlines.

Requirements

• University Degree in Law
• Minimum 10 years’ postgraduate experience in a legal role, with 5 years in a managerial role within a regulated environment with a group structure
• Experience within a regulated company, with cross border exposure
• Preferably holding Advanced CySEC Certificates of Professional Competence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Greek and English
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
• Has the ability to multi task and work to strict deadlines.
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding legal and professional standards.

Benefits

A very competitive remuneration and benefits package is offered to all successful candidates including 13th salary and medical insurance, in addition to the opportunity to work within an exciting and engaging work environment where you will be given the tools and guidance to reach your full potential.

Applications must be made through our careers webpage: www.hfeu.com/careers

All applications will be treated as confidential.

HF Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer.